Explanatory note

This Order confers privileges and immunities upon the International Whaling Commission, its officers, representatives of its Members, and experts serving on committees or employed on missions on its behalf. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with a Headquarters Agreement which has been negotiated between the Government of the United Kingdom and the International Whaling Commission (Cmnd. 6071).

This Order will enable Her Majesty's Government to give effect to the Headquarters Agreement, which will enter into force on signature.